Popular strip mall in Fair Lawn was heavily damaged by fire, along with several businesses.
See story on page 4
Brush Fire Along NJ Turnpike
Heavy smoke was seen along Turnpike at a quick burning brush fire.
See story on page 17
ATV on Fire in Woods in Egg Harbor
Scullville and Bargaintown were dispatched for a report of an ATV on fire in the woods.
See story on page 18
Truck Slams into Tree
Apickup struck a tree at a high rate of speed. Occupants were out of vehicle and transported to hospital.
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Tornado Strikes Lawrence
Wind speeds of 80mph hit Lawrence, damaged buildings and flipped cars.
See story on page 27
Obituary
Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association’s Al Brown
See story on page 30
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Roof Collapse Injures Firefighters in Paterson
The Paterson Fire Department received multiple calls fora fire with possible entrapment on Ellison Street, an area with vacant rowhouses notorious forfires during the waryears and recently drug use, prostitution and gang activity. Engine 1 responded and reported a column of smoke and transmitted a second alarm forfire in a large, vacant 2-1/2 story frame with heavy fire in the rearon the second and third floors and exposure problems. Crews quickly searched for any occupants, but the search was negative. In less than 20 minutes of arrival with no headway and the fire continuing to spread in the structure, command evacuated all companies and went into a defensive operation. Several exterior hoselines, a deck gun and a ladderpipe went into service against heavy fire which was now burning through the roof. The fire crew in the rearreported a section of roof fell into the yard injuring several firefighters. One was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Command reported the main body of fire knocked down at about 90 minutes. - Fire News photos by Peter Danzo
2-Alarm Fire Damages PopularStrip Mall in FairLawn
Atwo alarm fire early on July 26, 2024, severely damaged a Fair Lawn strip mall. The FairLawn Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire with flames coming from the rearof the Green Dragon Restaurant. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire was found coming from the rearof the building. FairLawn Assistant Fire Chief Ralph Rinaldo quickly transmitted a working fire assignment and also called fora second alarm foradditional coverage. The fire quickly spread, compromising the roof and the fight went exterior, with the roof collapsing shortly thereafter. The fire spread through the cockloft to the otherbusinesses in the complex and caused widespread damage to all the businesses located in the strip mall. Extensive overhaul operations continued through mid-morning at
the fire location. There were no injuries to building occupants orto firefighters. In addition to the FairLawn Fire Department; Fair Lawn Police, FairLawn Rescue Squad, FairLawn Office of Emergency Management and the FairLawn VolunteerAmbulance Corp provided assistance on scene. Mutual aid was provided by Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park, Paterson, Hawthorne, Wyckoff, and Paramus. The fire brought approximately 50 firefighters to the scene. The fire was underinvestigation by the FairLawn Fire Prevention Bureau.
- Story Submitted by Douglas Sadowski, PIO Fair Lawn FD & Photos by Peter Danzo
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Center Lane Car Fire on Interstate 80
The Budd Lake Fire Department was called to a carfire on Interstate 80 west nearmilemarker25. Crews arrived and found a fully involved carfire on the east bound side of the highway in the centerlane. Crews stretched their front bumperline on the fire and it was put out within 15 minutes. When the carwas put on the tow truck the fuel tank leaked and crews performed a hazmat cleanup. There were no injuries at the scene.
- Fire News photo by Kevin Maloney
Septemberis All About Preparing
September is traditionally about our nation preparing to protect our families and communities, so we are ready for the next disaster or emergency. This year’s National Preparedness Month national theme will focus on empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to act today to prepare for future risks and disasters. We as first responders can focus this theme on our local communities, our organizations and ourselves.
As this article is being written, large wildfires are occurring out west, flooding along the gulf, severe storms in many parts of the country, and civil unrest are affecting our communities in almost every area of the state and nation. Professional (volunteer or career), trained responders will always be the backbone of the response to keep our communities safe and help them through these difficult times.
emergency management and first responders in New Jersey. The grass roots focus is to bring information, services and critical skills to every community and first responder organization in the State. The 2025 NJEPAconference will be April 7 to 11 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
During September we strive to help our communities take notice and “have a plan,” “make a kit” and be prepared to act, the basics of helping themselves is the start. But we, as professionals in the field, know that preparing never stops and is something that is ingrained in ourselves.
The New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association will once again be hosting our conference in 2025. This program is all about
Why am I telling you this? NJEPA needs you so we can support your local efforts! Our Call forPapers opens September1. We need you to help us by bringing your expertise and knowledge to the entire state. The training you provide to your local responders can add value to other communities, the lessons you have learned during your large “incidents” can be shared and built upon by your brothers and sisters in other communities and your ideas for pre-planning and exercising can lead to collaboration, and possibly mutual aid, with other organizations throughout the State.
Consider presenting in Atlantic City next April by submitting your ideas through our Call for Papers! We all make a difference in growing our profession. If you don’t, we still hope to see you at the conference.
Visit www.NJEPA.org for details and information as it develops.
Fire News National Award WinnerHonored
Fire News is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Fire News National Award for Heroic Fire Unit of the Year to the Millville Fire Department. The Millville Fire Department received the Heroic Fire Unit of the Year Award due to the heroic effort used to save a family from a fire in a commercial-residential building.
While the family was stuck in their apart-
ment on the third floor, Firefighters Kohansky and Hack Jr. attacked the fire in the hallway to protect the family’s apartment. Firefighter Sooy secured a water supply for them and assisted in stretching the hoseline up the stairs. Ladder 35 arrived with Firefighter Quay operating the ladder. Firefighters Hall and Lippincott ascended the ladder and brought the family of four to safety. It is thanks to their teamwork and courage
Mays Landing Village Stove Fire
The volunteerfire companies of Mays Landing, Laureldale and Cologne responded to Washington Court in Mays Landing Village on May 15, 2024, fora report of smoke in the building. Mays Landing Assistant Chief Ken Badger, Jr., arrived, established command and discovered a cooking mishap, a pot on the stove that burned up its contents and filled the building with smoke. Firefighters ventilated the building.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
that the occupants were rescued safely.
The Fire News National Awards were recently announced and the Millville Fire Department was one of 11 awards presented nationally. The nomination was submitted by Michael Lippincott.
For information and an application for the 2024 Awards Program contact patti@firenews.com or 631-869-5636.
Toms River Townhouse Fire
In the early morning of May 12, 2024, Toms RiverFire Stations 28, 29 and 30 were dispatched to a townhome on Scarlet Oak fora reported fire. Police arrived to find an active fire in the bathroom. Units from Pleasant Plains stretched a line into the first-floorbathroom, quickly extinguishing the fire. Units checked forextension but fire damage was contained to the area of origin. Ladder5705 from Jackson also responded to the scene.
- Fire News photo by Mark Rosetti
Villas Garage Fire Extends
On June 20, 2024, at 1348, the Villas VolunteerFire Company along with Squad 62, Tower61 and Squad 73 (RIT) were dispatched on the first alarm to the 100 block of Maryland Avenue in the Villas Section of LowerTownship fora report of a residential building fire. Upon arrival of Battalion 61, he found a detached garage heavily involved with extension to the two-story single-family dwelling. Crews conducted a primary search but no occupants were found. Due to the fire conditions and extreme heat, a second alarm was transmitted, adding Quint 72, Rescue 3 and Squad 74 to the scene. Crews operated on the scene forapproximately fourhours. The Lower Township Bureau of Fire Safety, as well as, the Cape May County Fire Marshall’s Office and the LowerTownship Police Detectives Unit conducted the fire investigation. LowerTownship Police and Inspira EMS assisted on scene. Middle Township Ambulance, West Cape May Fire, Cape May Court House Fire and Dennisville Fire assisted with coverage. - Fire News photos by Robert Newkirk
Illegal Brush Burn Found by NJ Forest Fire Warden
Galloway Storage Shed Destroyed
The volunteerfire companies of Bayview, Port Republic and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (utilizing Aircraft Tanker61) responded to East SpencerLane in Galloway Township on April 14, 2024, fora structure and brush fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved storage building fire that had extended to the woodlands. Bayview firefighters began suppressing the structure fire with theirengine, augmented by Port Republic’s watertender. Forest Fire personnel utilized a tractor and plow to contain the woodland fire along with several Power Wagons as the fire extended deep into the woods. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Galloway Township Fire Investigator.
- Fire News photo by Cindy Badger
The VolunteerFire companies of Farmington and Cardiff responded to Coolidge Avenue on June 27, 2024, fora report of a structure fire. ANew Jersey Forest Fire Warden in the area reported a large illegal burn in the rearof the property. The fire involved a large area of tree branches on fire. Over2000 gallons of waterwas poured into the fire along with foam from Farmington and Cardiff engines.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
July 4th Celebration in RiverEdge
(Above right, left to right): Chief Gerald Smithson, New Milford Fire Department; Chief Terry Moran, Oradell Fire Department; Chief Robert Schlossberg, RiverEdge Fire Department. The Battalion 9 had a busy first half of the year, with several working fire assignments and multi-alarm fires. The New Milford, Oradell, and RiverEdge Fire Departments, are proud to be working togetheron the fire assignments. - Fire News photos by Robert Schlossberg
Yard MowerFire at the Atlantic Christian School
The volunteerfire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown responded to the Atlantic Christian School on Zion Road on July 26, 2024, fora report of a fully involved vehicle. Firefighters arrived to find a yard moweron fire, which was quickly contained with a line off of Scullville Rescue 1537.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Annual Colts Neck Golf Outing
It’s the Annual Colts Neck Golf Outing, hosted by Chairman Mike Romano and Co-Chairman Bob Black. The two organize the event each year. This year’s event (2024) had 138 golfers enjoying golf and afterwards a dinnerat the Colts Neck Firehouse.
- Fire News photo by Ron Carter
The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association Annual Training Class
The New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association will host its Annual Training Class on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in the Stardust Ballroom at the Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, New Jersey.
The class will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and CEUs have been applied for. The cost for members is $25 and non-members is $40. and includes light refreshments.
The 2024 class is entitled:“APPLIED LEADERSHIP: LEADINGFROM THE FRONT, (COMMANDINGTHE INCIDENT),” and is being taught by Jonathan Yahr, Chief of the Lakewood Fire Department. Yahr has 31 years in the fire service having previously held the ranks of Lieutenant and Captain of Engine 5 and Ladder 5. He is a Certified Fire Instructor 1 in the State of New Jersey.
The class is a back-to-basics approach for incident management with an eye to the future. This program will explore the uses of Incident Command System (ICS) from the most basic unit response through multiple alarm responses. The key points will be the implementation of ICS before, during and after incidents. We will discuss pre-incident plans, designated assignments for apparatus and personnel, setting up and organizing the command post, scaling to the incident size, utilizing current and emerging technology to enhance the ICS’s ability to make informed decisions. This is real life leadership applied. From Vineland to Newark, we will cover ICS for all.
Please Sign on to the NJ State Fire Chiefs website for more information and to sign up at WWW.NJCHIEFS.COM.
Rubbish Fire Spreads Quickly in Lawrence
Areported rubbish fire turned out to be several panels of wood stockade fence burning in Lawrence Township, on May 25, 2024. It was 1642 when members of the Lawrence Township Fire Department were dispatched to the rearof a home on Lawrence Road. When firefighters arrived, accessing the fire from the parking lot along the side of a strip mall on Princeton Avenue, they found the fencing ablaze with flames having extended up along the trunk of an adjacent pine tree. The blaze was quickly extinguished.
- Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
Brush Fire Along NJ Turnpike
On June 20, 2024, Secaucus Fire companies were requested to the meadows along the New Jersey Turnpike fora brush fire. Aheavy smoke column could be seen from a distance as units arrived to a large area of brush burning. Mutual aid units from Jersey City, East Rutherford, Rutherford, Franklin Lakes, Ridgefield, Kearny and the New Jersey Transit Police responded to assist in bringing the fire undercontrol. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
ATVon Fire in Woods in Egg Harbor
CarHits Building in Long Branch
On June 30, 2024, multiple 911 calls were received that a carhit a parked vehicle and then crashed into a single-story commercial structure on Belmont Avenue. Police arrived and confirmed that there was a parked motorvehicle hit and the othervehicle crashed into the building. Long Branch Fire, EMS and fire police responded to the scene. The driverof the vehicle self-extricated and was evaluated by EMS and transported to local medical center. It was unclearif the vehicle lost control before hitting the building.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
The volunteerfire companies of Scullville and Bargaintown were dispatched to the end of Virginia Avenue on June 28, 2024, fora report of an ATVon fire in the woods. Scullville Chief Vern Cruse arrived, established command, and requested assistance from the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFSS), as the fire was inaccessible to civilian fire apparatus. Upon investigation, an ATVwas found to be on fire with an extension to the woodland. Several NJFFS wildland engines were used to extinguish the ATVfire and woodlands that were also burning. The ATVfire was quickly controlled, but NJFFS personnel remained on the scene, mopping up hot spots.
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Popeyes in Eatontown
Gutted by Fire
In the early morning of July 5, 2024, the Eatontown Fire Department responded to the Popeyes on Route 35 fora reported fire. Crews arrived and quickly called threealarms. The heavy fire consumed the entire building and a defensive attack was active fornearly fourhours. A county excavatorarrived to teardown the building. The cause of the fire was being investigated by the Monmouth County Fire Marshals Office.
- Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
Driver Loses Control Ends Up Trapped in Car
The volunteerfire companies of Bargaintown and Cardiff, along with Egg HarborTownship EMS and police, responded to Hingston Avenue on May 10, 2024, fora report of an MVAwith entrapment. Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe arrived and established command fora vehicle on its side with the drivertrapped. The vehicle travelled across Hingston Avenue from the parking lot of a drug store just missing a tree, struck two othervehicles, then overturned. Command had the crew of Bargaintown Rescue 1527 remove the front windshield, cut the Aand B posts to do a roof flap. Before the roof was removed, firefighters used Rescue 42 jacks to stabilize the vehicle. Upon rolling the roof, the occupant of the vehicle was removed and tended to by EMS and transported. The crash was being investigated by police. - Fire News photos by Ken Badger
Multi-Alarm Apartment Fire
The eastern crews of Atlantic County’s fire departments responded to South Georgia Avenue in Atlantic City fora multi-alarm fire in a multi-story building that spread to an adjacent building. An Atlantic City chief radioed he had heavy fire showing from the third floor. EMS were attending to residents on the street, with one that was an apparent jumper. Car2 (Culleny) arrived, assessed the situation and requested multiple mutual aid from surrounding communities and from the mainland. Firefighters began an intensive interiorattack but were forced out and began a defensive operation.
Three civilians were transported to the hospital by EMS and two more were transported to burn centers. Three firefighters were treated forheat exhaustion and anotherwas treated foran ankle injury. The structure eventually collapsed onto Georgia Avenue. Responding units were Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Brigatine, Oceanville, Absecon, Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood, Somers Point, Bargaintown and Mays Landing.
- Fire News photos by Robert Mellon and Eugene Sharpe
Paramus & Emerson Respond to an MVA
Multiple phone calls were received on 911 to the Paramus and Emerson Police departments regarding an MVAnearthe town’s border, which involved a minivan, a carand a deer. Reports from witnesses stated that a deerran across the road and both drivers tried to avoid it and each other. The minivan hopped the curb, skimmed the side of a pine tree went through a fence and nearly went head-on with anothertree. Emergency services from both communities responded along with units from Bergen County EMS and Hackensack Meridian Health Services paramedic unit.
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
West Atlantic City CarStrikes Pole and Bursts into Flames
Speeding Truck Hits Tree
The VolunteerFire Companies of Mays Landing and Laureldale, with EMS and police from the Township of Hamilton, responded to Millville Avenue past Rainbow Drive on June 10, 2024, at 0951, fora report of an MVA with entrapment. First responders arrived to find a pickup truck had struck a tree at a high rate of speed landing on its side and severing the top of the tree. Both occupants self-extricated and were provided care by EMS and Paramedics before being transported to a trauma center. Firefighters stood by until the vehicle was up righted and removed. The cause was underinvestigation by police.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
The volunteerfire companies of West Atlantic City, Farmington, Cardiff, Bargaintown, and the City of Pleasantville responded on June 28, 2023, to Route 322 in West Atlantic City fora report of a vehicle fire. The vehicle caught fire afterit struck a utility pole severing it at the base. West Atlantic City Chief Wallace Bakely had command and the fire was quickly brought undercontrol. The cause of the crash was underinvestigation by the Egg Harbor Township Police.
- Fire News photo by Wallace Bakely
Multi-Vehicle MVA with Rollover
Responding to a multi-vehicle MVAwith possible entrapment, firefighters in Hamilton Township, arrived to find a minivan flipped onto its side on June 29, 2024. The accident occurred shortly before 1120. There was initially some confusion about the location, as police in both Hamilton and Lawrence Township received 911 calls. Lawrence Township had theirown patrol units and fire companies en route to check both Johnson Road and Johnson Avenue, before the crash was confirmed to be at Johnston Avenue and Tipton Street in Hamilton. Rescue 10-1, Squad 10-1, Engine 10-3 and Battalion 10-1 arrived to find fourvehicles involved. Luckily, there was no entrapment. Two patients ended up being transported by EMS, including one reported to have suffered serious injuries.
- Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
2-CarMVAin Cardiff with Injuries
The volunteerfire companies of Cardiff and Bargaintown along with EHTEMS and police responded to the intersection of West Jersey and English Creek avenues on May 30, 2024, fora report of a two-carMVAwith reported entrapment. Firefighters arrived to find the two vehicles in the intersection with the occupants of both vehicles still in theirvehicles and in need of medical attention. Firefighters disconnected the batteries and assisted EMS in tending to the injured and assisting with removal. The crash is being investigated by police. - Fire News photo by Ken Badger
Tornado Damages Buildings, Cars
Flipped in Lawrence Township
Atornado briefly touched down in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, flipping overseveral autos and damaging the roofs of a gas station and post office on June 14, 2024. The twister- determined by the National WeatherService to have been an EF0 landspout tornado with a top wind speed of 80 mph - touched down just before 0600. Several trees were snapped and toppled. As they fell, they pulled down a live powerline on Johnson Road and damaged the roof of Marwa’s Conoco Service Station on Brunswick Pike. Three SUVs parked outside the U.S. Post Office were flipped onto theirsides, anotherlarge tree was uprooted, and an HVAC unit on the roof of the post office was dislodged, causing an active gas leak. Lawrence Township firefighters responded to all locations, securing gas leaks at the post office and the Fortis building, checking the flipped autos, and securing the area around the downed wire until PSE&Gwas able to secure power. Amazingly, no injuries were reported. This was the second tornado to hit Lawrence; the last was on February 21, 2023 and was an EF2 tornado with wind speeds up to 115 mph, which damaged several buildings in the Lawrence Square Village apartment complex.
- Fire News photos by Michael Ratcliffe
Atlantic City Hose Deployment & Coupling Training
It was too hot to be outside so Atlantic City firefighters stayed inside at the training centerand practiced hose deployment and coupling hoses, using the Higbee Notch. (Chief, Ted Reinhart would be proud of you!) - Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
Up Close & Personal
Plainsboro Fire Department Captain Chad Reed who helped battle a three-alarm fire in a 24-unit condominium in East Windsor on June 10, 2024.
- Fire News photo by Michael Ratcliffe
New Gretna Chief Tom Wetmore and Green Bank Chief Len Forand checking out LowerBank’s new engine on June 22, 2024.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
City of Linwood Chief Martin ‘Marty’Walley at a Chapman Boulevard fire in Somers Point.
- Fire News photo by Cindy Badger
FF1 graduate Mariahlyn Capriglione from the New Gretna Fire Company after receiving the Ted Reinhart Award at Fire School Graduation Ceremony on July 8, 2024.
- Fire News photo by Dennis C. Sharpe
The 9th Battalion Oradell Chief Moran and RiverEdge Chief Schlossberg at command with New Milford Chief Smithson and MAC 3 Stu Blank. This image was taken at a recent second alarm fire at Voorhis Avenue in New Milford.
- Fire News photo by Chris Denton
Bargaintown Chief Eugene Sharpe with Cardiff EngineerRon Poley at the NJDMVfire on June 14, 2024.
- Fire News photo by Ken Badger
NJ FIRE EXPO 2024 ANNOUNCES LIMITED VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SELLINGFIRE EQUIPMENTAND PRODUCTS
SEPTEMBER 13-14 IN WILDWOOD
The NJ Fire Expo is renowned as one of the largest gatherings of its kind east of the Mississippi, drawing fire apparatus purchasers from across the Mid-Atlantic region to view and purchase equipment.
The 2024 NJ Fire Expo, set for Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 in Wildwood, is fast approaching with limited space remaining for fire equipment in the outdoor display exhibit area.
The Expo offers over seven acres of prime exhibitor space for showcasing apparatus, equipment, and products. Limited space is still available for interested vendors. The registration deadline has been extended through August. Visit https://www.njfireexpo.com/vendor-info for
online registration and additional information.
In its 49th year, the NJ Fire Expo 2024 is presented by the Five Mile Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Association. The event will be held on Friday, September 13, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in lots surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Expo is renowned as one of the largest gatherings of its kind. For more information about participating or to submit a vendor application, visit www.njfireexpo.com or call 609-435-0370.
FUELINGINNOVATION AND UNITY: INSIDE THE EMS & FIRE PRO EXPO
The premier gathering for First Responders, the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo, established in 2014, is held annually in Connecticut. This annual event serves as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, drawing first responders from across the nation to share knowledge, discover cutting-edge technologies, and forge lasting connections.
At the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo, attendees immerse themselves in a dynamic environment where learning is paramount and camaraderie thrives. From informative workshops and interactive demonstrations to engaging networking sessions, every aspect of the expo is meticulously curated to enrich the attendee experience.
One of the standout features of the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo is its diverse lineup of speakers and presenters. Renowned experts in the field share insights into the latest trends, techniques, and best practices, empowering attendees to enhance their skills and stay ahead of the curve. Whether it’s an enlightening keynote address or a hands-on workshop led by seasoned professionals, each session offers invaluable opportunities for learning and growth.
exhibit hall filled with leading vendors showcasing state-of-the-art equipment, innovative technologies, and essential resources for EMS and fire departments. Attendees have the chance to explore the latest products, engage with industry experts, and discover solutions to enhance their operations.
But the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo is more than just a trade show, it’s a community. Attendees come together to share stories, celebrate successes, and support one another in their shared mission to serve and protect their communities. The sense of camaraderie and unity that permeates the event is palpable, creating an environment where lasting connections are forged and lifelong friendships are made.
Beyond the educational offerings, the expo boasts a bustling
As the largest and fastest-growing EMS and fire expo on the East Coast, the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo is a must-attend event for anyone in the emergency services industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran looking to stay at the forefront of your field or a newcomer eager to learn from the best, the EMS & FIRE PRO Expo offers something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will ignite your passion, inspire your work, and propel you to new heights in your bailiwick.
Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc. Announces Passing of Al Brown
It is with deep regret that the members of the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association announced the passing of New Jersey member Al Brown.
Stafford’s Annual Founder’s Day Parade
On June 8, 2024, Stafford Fire and EMS participated in the township’s annual Founder’s Day Parade throughout the township. - Fire News photos by Mark Rosetti
- Submitted by Chris Denton
Al was a tremendous supporter of CLAFAAand Repaupo Fire Museum, regularly participating in various activities and musters which promoted the preservation of fire and emergency services history. Al served with the Hurffville Fire Company, Washington Township Fire Department Battalion 3, in Gloucester County, and the Collingdale Fire Company in Delaware County (PA), while also serving as a Paramedic in Delaware County. Al also worked as a firefighter in the South Philadelphia and Marcus Hook refineries owned by the Arco and Sun Oil Companies.
